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Security expert at Husson University reacts to Trump assassination attempt
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The search for answers is on following the attempted assassination of former President Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. The House Oversight Committee announced Monday afternoon the director of the Secret Service is scheduled to testify in one week. It’s a hearing of great interest to many, including Husson University’s John Michaud.
Visitors travel back to the 1860′s at this Civil War Living History Encampment at Fort Knox
PROSPECT, Maine (WABI) - Families who visited Fort Knox in Prospect this weekend were given a glimpse into the past. The Fort Knox historic site hosted its annual Civil War Encampment event. The event presented various historical demonstrations open to the public, such as a live skirmish recreation with help...
The heat and humidity continues through Monday
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Hot and humid temperatures will continue through the next few hours as we approach sunset. Some fog will develop overnight, especially in coastal areas. Low temperatures will range throughout the 60s. Monday is almost a carbon copy of Sunday, just with a few more clouds across...
75-year-old man missing for 4 days found alive by K-9 in Maine bog
A 75-year-old man who had been missing for four days after falling off a ledge was found in a bog by a game warden and his K-9, Maine officials said.Michael Altmaier of New Sharon, Maine, had not been seen since last Monday, when he left his home for a meeting in Weld, a small town in the southwest part of the state, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife said on social media. His car was later discovered by park staff at the Mount Blue State Park Scenic Overlook in Weld.Maine Warden Service started searching for Altmaier on Friday...
Three Maine children presented with moose permits
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - Three Maine children with critical illnesses are going hunting for moose this fall. Governor Mills and Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Commissioner Judy Camuso presented moose hunting permits to the young hunters today. The permits are given out as part of legislation that requires three permits be...
Matt James Openly Apologizes to Cooper Fox For ‘Crappy’ Situation
It was a crappy end to the week last week in more ways than one. For starters, let me just say that this story is going to get pretty 'crappy'. So, needless to say, if you don't want to get into a TMI situation, you may want to click away now.
Mainers react to assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump
PORTLAND, Maine — "It's sort of a bummer that we've gotten to this place," Samantha Derosier said, speaking in light of the weekend's events. Derosier is one of many Maine voters shocked by the violent acts carried out at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. On Saturday, a gunman attempted...
Meet the Tri for a Cure participant who has been racing in the triathlon since it began
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Ahead of tomorrow’s Tri for a Cure race, Maine’s Total Coverage sat down with one participant who has been racing in the triathlon since it began in 2008. Tammy Souza first started racing in the triathlon when she was living in Bangor. Her...
Target Announces Change That Will Affect All Maine Stores Next Week
As major retailers nationwide continue to battle to keep customers visiting their physical locations, one has been more proactive in that fight than others. That would be Target. Earlier this year, the retailer implemented a major change to their self-checkout lanes. A 10 items or less policy was put into place in hopes that it would speed up the lanes and keep customer grumbles down. That policy has been an overwhelming success for Target over the last few months.
Scoops for Troops: Young Hero’s Sweet Mission to Support Veterans in Maine
In a world where acts of kindness sometimes go unnoticed, young people like Michael from Scoops for Troops shine brightly and remind us how important it is to give back. At just nine years old, Michael Ahern found a way to honor and assist veterans with Scoops for Troops. Their mission? To provide direct aid and appreciation to those who have served our country.
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